Reston Community Center, a Fairfax County Government agency in Virginia, is seeking a full-time merit Arts Education Director (Grade S-22), with a targeted start date in mid-November. The ideal candidate will have practical administrative experience in arts education, performing arts, and public arts programming. This position will collaborate with a team of arts presenters and administrators, supervise multiple arts instructors, and ensure an excellent patron experience across programs and events.
General Duties
Conducts program and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools;
Identifies deficiencies and recommends alternative strategies as needed and incorporates viable suggestions into programming;
Develops and maintains community and corporate partnerships;
Develops and implements community outreach plans to target underserved populations;
Develops, prepares, and submits an annual budget;
Monitors revenues and expenses and reconciles revenue/expense reports;
Adheres to revenue and expense limits and to departmental goals and objectives;
Evaluates data from daily operations and compiles administrative reports documenting attendance and service delivery for use in developing future programming;
Completes regular inspections and safety assessments, maintains a hazard and drug-free environment, documents issues to identify risk areas, and recommends improvements;
Ensures that agency programs, facilities, and personnel meet all standards for certifications and licenses related to the area of assignments;
Analyzes and ensures accountability of center inventory;
Authorizes the purchase of supplies and equipment;
Conducts inspections to ensure that the housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance of the facility are acceptable and meet quality standards;
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and county safety and health standards and operational procedures;
Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements;
Compiles and retains operational and safety records and complies with federal, state and county safety standards;
Enforces operating policies and procedures, evaluates their effectiveness and recommends changes;
Coordinates efforts to optimize revenue production and/or customer satisfaction;
Promotes diverse center participation of persons from various cultural, educational, and economic backgrounds;
Makes arrangements for the use/maintenance of agency vehicles, facilities, and equipment;
Recruits, trains, supervises, and schedules volunteers and subordinate staff to assist in various aspects of programming including mentoring, instruction, and program aides;
Develops and disseminates material to publicize and market activities at the assigned location.
Programming
Schedules, plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates a diverse selection of leisure activities such as after-school programs, character education activities, family activities, community outings, hobby enrichment classes, leisure counseling and education, aquatics, camps, fitness, and therapeutic activity interventions;
Develops activity plans and process instructions for a variety of selected activities with input from staff, community members, and volunteers;
Develops, implements and evaluates workout programs and exercise routines for all age groups;
Plans and evaluates unique programs for fitness camps, seniors, persons with physical ndisabilities, and special events with assistance from personal trainers as needed;
Coordinates with health, social services, legal, financial, housing professionals and other local organizations to arrange and conduct special programs.